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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1928
Page
14
A lengthy description details a local pageant with spectators along the streets and onlookers from various groups. The event features participants in hats and robes, with praise for costumes, the Archbishop’s Annual Home, and notable church figures. The scene includes onlookers, a ladies club tea, and fashion observations, ending with remarks on pageant attire and ensembles.
The page blends weather notices, art program listings, and musical selections led by Professor Murray at Queen Agricultural College. It highlights a 4 p.m. timetable, performances by Featherstone, and a Fox-trot medley featuring Donaldson, Fisher, and others.
An incomplete OCR fragment references a backward state and a cat critique. It mentions ownership, lack of time at an airport, and a commanded shot scam. A plan to send a report to the Health Department is noted with improvements to be carried out.
Mrs. C Olive, visiting Toowoomba, plans to return home in Ath certon Maat. The Air and Mes Ferguson are noted, with references to North after spending time at Treaear. Mr kD White is mentioned in local context alongside Veronica.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions Sam and CHILLAGDE with notes on accommodation and a daily telephone reference. The readable text is incomplete and lacks a clear event or outcome. The record preserves the names and basic terms as read.
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